The caldera rim
The outer wall of the caldera curves around the city. Framed widely enough, it gives the poster a vast natural boundary that very few maps can match.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Aso Map Poster & Print
32.9373° N / 131.0801° E
A Japanese city inside one of the world's great volcanic calderas, its streets lining the valley floor beneath the smoking Nakadake crater.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Aso in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Aso, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Aso at home
The map
About this Aso map poster
Aso lies in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, inside the caldera of Mount Aso. The caldera is one of the largest in the world, a huge basin ringed by steep outer walls. The city spreads along the northern valley floor within that ring. Rice fields, rail line and roads all run parallel to the crater rim.
In the centre of the caldera stand the central cones of Aso, including Nakadake, an active crater that often releases steam and gas. On a map the rim forms a vast enclosing curve. The city's streets fill only a small part of the flat land inside it, while the slopes above are covered in grassland and forest.
Aso Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Kyushu, stands in the city. Its gate was badly damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes and has since been restored. An Aso map poster shows a city living inside a volcano, with its streets drawn against one of the country's most dramatic landscapes.
- Population
- 27,000
- Coordinates
- 32.9373° N / 131.0801° E
- Elevation
- 520 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Aso, Japan
Northern valley
Aso's streets, the JR line and farmland stretch along the flat caldera floor. The arrangement is long and linear, set between the rim and the central peaks.
Central cones
Nakadake and the neighbouring peaks rise at the centre of the caldera. Their slopes and access roads draw a distinct cluster of lines above the city.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Aso
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Aso
A map that means something
Anyone who has driven the caldera rim at dawn or looked down into Nakadake knows how unforgettable Aso is. A map poster suits travellers, hikers and people from Kumamoto who want that landscape on the wall.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, in Japanese or English. Then choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir gives the volcanic setting a particularly strong mood.
Order the Aso posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Aso map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Aso poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Aso poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Aso poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Aso poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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